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Rouette Family History

Rouette Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Roulette, Rosette, Rowett, Arquette, Lorette, Houlette, Ruetten

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Where is the Rouette family from?

You can see how Rouette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rouette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Rouette families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rouette's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rouette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rouette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rouette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Battery Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rouette. 50% of Rouette men worked as a Weaver and 100% of Rouette women worked as a Battery Hand. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Loom Fixer
    25%
  • Bobbin Setter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Battery Hand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rouette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouette census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 121 immigration records available for the last name Rouette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Rouette. For the veterans among your Rouette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouette lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rouette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rouette in 1965 was 70, and 49 in 2003.

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